Separate Kingdoms
by:
Valerie Laken (author)
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9780062041609 (0062041606)
Publish date: March 29th 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
My foray into short story compilations has been pretty limited, but I can still tell you that Separate Kingdoms stories pack a massive amount of emotion into such short pieces. These eight stories literally bleed tragedy and angst, but in the best way possible. Laken's writing is absolutely stunning...
These eight short stories pack a punch. These are dark, moody pieces: not emo moody or overwrought angst, but a steady, grim reality without forced optimism or cheer. But in a good way, a great way: the writing is exceptional, the storytelling vibrant, and the characters are maddeningly real.Laken...